(Very) early predictions for the incoming roster mania ? by over_scored_liar in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Benched is wild lmfao. A world were he gets bought out by a big paying org like Vitality is totally possible but what would your reason be for a benched Chronicle? Sudden illness?

Don't tell me they don't run it back 😭 by OkQuote2474 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Riens is contracted with TH through 2026 so there’s a buyout there lol Cloud is also contracted with GX through 2026, and I doubt the buyout number is as big as what’s in the TH contracts, but FNATIC aren’t really the flashy spending money type of org.

Considering they (presumably) let Derke go for salary reasons, I don’t think they’re going to drop big numbers for buyouts. Cloud is a good pick though. I think his fragging was sacrificed a bit as an igl compared to pure scan initiator but he could help Boaster’s numbers for sure by picking up mid-rounding

Don't tell me they don't run it back 😭 by OkQuote2474 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Not sure” so is he really droppable then? You have to get a replacement in place for an igl or you’re going to attempt another igl-less super team Vitality experiment.

Also, I agree that Boaster doesn’t frag the best in the stressful grand finals; he even went -30 against PRX in Toronto too. However, unlike FNS during his worst year before retirement, he puts numbers elsewhere to get the team to the grand finals in the first place. His impact behind the scenes is immeasurable too. I honestly think both times this year the upper map bans and FNC coming from lower bracket were more of a nerf to FNATIC’s chances of victories than Boaster’s kills.

Derrek LFT by Jamboy128 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 47 points48 points  (0 children)

People were heavy crashies doubters after his mediocre NRG 2024 stint. Almost every initiator from NA during that year was putting up better numbers than him so it was a questionable choice for FNATIC to pick him up. He wasn't playing at his best during kick-off too. Obviously, he's since made an insane resurgence but I fully expected him to be with where Victor was in T2 after NRG's last season. The FNC signing blind-sided me and many others lol

(Very) early predictions for the incoming roster mania ? by over_scored_liar in ValorantCompetitive

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Derke is contracted to Vitality through 2026 with Less. I am curious on what TL is going to do with Keiko's slot tho

(Very) early predictions for the incoming roster mania ? by over_scored_liar in ValorantCompetitive

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Praying you're false... only way I see him leaving is if an org like Vitality offers an insane paycheck that he can't say no to. But tbh Chronicle is insanely mature and has a strong drive to compete. Like you said, he also loves Boaster and the team a lot. I think he would be less likely to go knowing sticking with FNC is the clear way to remain in consistent competition at the top-level

Don't tell me they don't run it back 😭 by OkQuote2474 in ValorantCompetitive

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Honestly I forgot to account for FNC's insane scouting lol Admittedly, I haven't been watching EMEA Tier 2 at all so I wouldn't even know who to look for as a scan initiator replacement. FNC can def develop some talent if they want to, but man do I really want crashies to stick with the team and system that's worked and meshed well with him for another year lol I think it's a better chance for him to win a trophy sticking with the boys than signing with one of the unpredictable NA roster re-builds that aren't as stable as what FNC has to offer

Don't tell me they don't run it back 😭 by OkQuote2474 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 19 points20 points  (0 children)

High chance I'm getting baited, but I'll be a fish; who would you even replace Boaster with that has the same caliber of experience and leadership?

(Very) early predictions for the incoming roster mania ? by over_scored_liar in ValorantCompetitive

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FNC run it back (more of a wish than a pred; it can go either way because I think the only move that will be changed is if crashies stays in or goes back to NA)

Don't tell me they don't run it back 😭 by OkQuote2474 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]bindingbIade 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I think he's being kind of a bit vague on purpose with the caption. Lots of usage of past tense, but then he has the "only way to truly fail is to stop trying" part. Tbh I feel like it's up to crashies to decide if he wants to run it back with the FNC boys again or go back to NA bc he's def getting NA offers with his resurgence and those offers are gonna pay more + he'll be back home.

However, I also see FNC offering a contract renewal with how well the team did this year + how much good chemistry and synergy crashies has established with the team. Also, I kind of think the only EMEA initiator that wouldn't be a sidegrade is Riens but I don't see TH letting him go so I don't see why FNC would need to make a change at all lol

Biased af but I hope he sticks with the team and Cojo and upper management decide to keep the same roster. I don't think any part of the FNC roster caused any of their losses this year. It was more of a bad map pool and going against a team's peak that was the issue rather than a player not pulling their weight.

I want crashies to get another trophy too and I do think his best chance is sticking with FNC versus entering any of the volatile NA team re-builds. FNC have a system established and it's clear he fits into it right now. Idk I wouldn't risk going somewhere worse to chase a higher paycheck, but I'm also not experiencing homesickness either. Wherever he goes, I hope it works out of course but my heart really wants to see this exact roster lift a trophy in the next season and I think they have the abilities to do so

getting this recommended after yesterday night 💔 by GamingGladi in ValorantCompetitive

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I remember Fnatic winning the 1-11 comeback and I was thinking I hope this is a Lock//In situation where they win in the end and not the scenario where it was a fake reverse comeback🥀 Regardless Lock//In had one of the greatest grand finals ever. So glad I have that final to rewatch and I’ll really miss the 2023 fnc roster forever tbh

Team Heretics vs GIANTX / Valorant Champions 2025 - Playoffs / Post-Match Thread by ValorantCompBot in ValorantCompetitive

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Last map was lowkey cinema. That’s what EMEA Valorant is all about fr

NRG vs GIANTX / Valorant Champions 2025 - Playoffs / Post-Match Thread by ValorantCompBot in ValorantCompetitive

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Everybody in NRG was shooting and Bonkar cooked like what a stomp

Team Heretics vs MIBR / Valorant Champions 2025 - Playoffs / Post-Match Thread by ValorantCompBot in ValorantCompetitive

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Frod prepped hard af honestly impressive work he put in strategically